Reapply a filter or sort

Note: For a table, filter and sort criteria are saved with the workbook so that you can reapply both the filter and sort each time that you open the workbook. However, for a range of cells, only filter criteria are saved with a workbook, not sort criteria. If you want to save sort criteria so that you can periodically reapply a sort when you open a workbook, then it's a good idea to use a table. This is especially important for multicolumn sorts or for sorts that take a long time to create.

To reapply a filter or sort, on the Home tab, in the Editing group, click Sort & Filter, and then click Reapply.